Health Properties
Curcuma Longa (Turmeric), the golden spice, has been used in Eastern and Ayurvedic medicine for thousands of years. It’s recent popularity in Western Cultures is due to the extensive research that has highlighted its incredible therapeutic properties.
- Powerful and safe Anti-Inflammatory
- Anti Oxidant
- Anti-Coagulant
- Anti-Aging
- Cancer Fighting
- Antiviral
- Immune Booster
- Preventative and Curative
What makes Turmeric so healthy?
One of the most known compounds found in Turmeric is Curcumin but did you know that Turmeric contains more than three other curcuminoids and Turmerones. Various chemical constituents have been isolated from this spice, including polyphenols, sesquiterpenes, diterpenes, triterpenoids, sterols, and alkaloids. To get the safest and most health benefits it is best consuming Turmeric and not just a Curcumin extract. It is also nutrient rich being high in Manganese, iron, vitamin B6, copper, potassium and dietary fibre.
Nutrient-Rich Chart
Total Nutrient-Richness: 11
Two teaspoons(5grams) of ground Turmeric contains 16 calories
Nutrient | Amount | %DV | Density | Quality |
---|---|---|---|---|
Manganese | 0.4mg | 18.0 | 20.2 | excellent |
Iron | 1.9mg | 10.4 | 11.7 | excellent |
B6 Pyridoxine | 0.1mg | 4.0 | 4.5 | good |
Dietary Fibre | 1.0g | 3.8 | 4.3 | good |
Potassium | 114.5mg | 3.3 | 3.7 | good |